{"product_id":"aea-rpq3-385594","title":"RPQ3","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Cleaner Third Generation: The RPQ3 in the AEA Lineage\u003c\/h3\u003eThe AEA RPQ3 continues the tradition of electronics dedicated to ribbon microphones, where every detail of gain, impedance, and noise floor matters. With its \u003cstrong\u003e3rd generation circuitry\u003c\/strong\u003e, AEA pushes the concept of a clean and musical signal path even further: a design touted as \u003cstrong\u003ecleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e, intended to preserve the character of the transducers while providing the necessary energy for demanding recordings. In a \u003cstrong\u003efull rack\u003c\/strong\u003e format and equipped with two channels, the RPQ3 positions itself as a serious studio tool, built for intensive sessions and high-end recording chains.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho the RPQ3 Makes a Difference For and Its Applications\u003c\/h3\u003eThe RPQ3 is primarily aimed at sound engineers, studios, and creators who record with ribbons and refuse compromises: \u003cstrong\u003epassive ribbons with low output levels\u003c\/strong\u003e, distant miking, long cable runs, or naturally soft sources (strings, subtle acoustic guitar, ambiences, intimate vocals). Where a conventional preamp might require pushing gain to the point of raising noise floor, the RPQ3 aims to maintain a solid and usable signal without harshness or brittleness.\u003cbr \/\u003eHowever, it is not limited to ribbons: whenever a \u003cstrong\u003e\"true\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, dynamic, and clean signal is sought, it becomes an excellent choice with other microphone types. In practice, it is a preamp that secures the recording: more headroom, less stress when capturing fragile performances, and integrated equalization to quickly place the source in the mix.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGain, Impedance, and EQ: A Recording Chain Designed Like an Instrument\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHigh usable gain without paying in noise floor\u003c\/h4\u003eWith up to \u003cstrong\u003e85 dB of gain\u003c\/strong\u003e, the RPQ3 is designed so that sources considered \"too quiet\" become recordable on ribbon mics without needing to compensate later in post-production. This approach facilitates delicate takes (fingerstyle playing, soft bows, distant room miking) and allows achieving a comfortable level at conversion while maintaining a rich and natural sound.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch4\u003eUltra-high impedance: more openness and a ribbon that breathes\u003c\/h4\u003eOne of the RPQ3's key features is its \u003cstrong\u003eultra-high input impedance of 68 kOhms\u003c\/strong\u003e (with phantom power disabled). On a ribbon microphone, this characteristic helps preserve a sense of ease and depth by avoiding an overly \"loaded\" or closed behavior. The result: a more lush timbre, better sense of air, and a source that naturally sits in the soundstage.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIntegrated equalizer with practical routing and truly visible activation\u003c\/h4\u003eThe RPQ3 includes an equalizer designed for recording: \u003cstrong\u003eLF Boost\/Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHF Boost\/Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e with sweepable frequencies to precisely adjust the low end (cleaning, body reinforcement) and the high end (presence, \"air,\" smoothing) without harshening the signal. The \u003cstrong\u003eEQ input\/output switching\u003c\/strong\u003e (global and individual bands) facilitates quick comparisons, and the \u003cstrong\u003eLEDs only light up when the equalizer is actually engaged\u003c\/strong\u003e: a simple but crucial detail when running multiple takes and wanting to instantly know what's in the audio path.\u003cbr \/\u003eAnother studio advantage: the \u003cstrong\u003epre-EQ line output\u003c\/strong\u003e remains \u003cstrong\u003ealways active\u003c\/strong\u003e. You can thus record an untreated signal while using the EQ for monitoring comfort or keep a \"safe\" track for post-production. Finally, the \u003cstrong\u003einsertion switch input switching\u003c\/strong\u003e allows using a \u003cstrong\u003eline input\u003c\/strong\u003e that \u003cstrong\u003ebypasses the mic preamp\u003c\/strong\u003e, convenient for integrating the RPQ3 into a broader routing setup.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility and reliability: phantom power, polarity, power supply\u003c\/h4\u003eThe RPQ3 offers \u003cstrong\u003e48 V phantom power\u003c\/strong\u003e for microphones that require it, as well as a \u003cstrong\u003epolarity switch\u003c\/strong\u003e to quickly correct phase inversion during multi-mic setups. 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